Museums in Paddington (Sydney)

Australian Centre for Photography

The Australian Centre for Photography houses two gallery spaces, a foyer display area, a project wall for emerging artists, and an extensive workshop with black and white and colour darkrooms. There is also a lighting studio and digital imaging facilities, a specialist bookshop, library and research facility and a stylish cafe. It also publishes Phototfile, Australia's leading journal of photo-based art, which is issued three times a year. Admission: Gallery free; varying charges for use of darkrooms, studio and tuition.

Caspian Gallery

Housed in an historic villa at the Centennial Park end of Oxford Street, Caspian Gallery is one of Sydney's most reputed places to acquire Aboriginal, Melanesian and Pacific tribal art. The stock (mainly sourced from private collections) changes constantly and includes masks, head-dresses, weapons and domestic artifacts as well as paintings. Emphasis is placed upon the authenticity and beauty of the works rather than their age. Antique tribal rugs and textiles are also available.

Josef Lebovic Gallery

One of Sydney's most colorful art identities; Josef Lebovic has specialized in prints, drawings, photographs and other works on paper since 1977. He also mounts regular exhibitions and produces high quality catalogs. This is where you go to acquire a vintage Australian photograph or prints by local artists such as Norman and Lionel Lindsay, Sydney Long and Thea Proctor. Moreover, the gallery carries an eclectic range of non-Australian material including Old Master drawings, European prints and turn of the century advertising posters. Lebovics enthusiasm for his chosen field is highly infectious as well. The gallery is open on Saturdays and can be visited on rest of the days by seeking prior appointments.

Sherman Galleries

Sherman Galleries have established a reputation as one of Australia's leading contemporary and international art galleries. It is the only commercial dealership in Sydney to curate exhibitions and significantly maintains a strong presence throughout Asia. The gallery supports a stable of twenty-two artists; including such luminaries as Richard Dunn, Guan Wei, Janet Lawrence, Simeon Nelson, Mike Parr, Paul Partos, Imants Tillers and Tim Storrier. It exhibits at international venues like the Chicago Art Fair and has plans to extend such activities.

Hogarth Galleries

Located in trendy Paddington area, Hogarth Galleries is a highly respected venue for Aboriginal art which sometimes shows the work of other indigenous artists, mainly of tribal Indians. It handles stock from all the leading art-producing communities throughout Australia including Yuendumu, Maningrida and Haast Bluff (Northern Territory) and Balgo (Western Australia) and showcases regular exhibitions. The gallery also represents artists from urban areas like Destiny Deacon, Clinton Nain and Ian Abdulla; together with the contemporary Samoan sculptor, Michael Tuffery. This space provides an excellent introduction to the Aboriginal art scene.

Christopher Day Gallery

Established in 1979, Christopher Day has managed to avoid the pitfalls which beset many commercial dealers and concentrates on what he does best: regular, changing exhibitions of 19th and 20th century traditional and modern Australian paintings. He also showcases fine European paintings. The exhibition space covers two floors of a pleasant, renovated corner building in Paddington. Works by traditional artists such as Haughton Forrest, Elioth Gruner, Norman Lindsay, Sid Long, William Piguenit and Arthur Streeton are always in stock; together with Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Ken Johnson and Lloyd Rees from the modern period.

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery opened in 1982 and has played a major role in showcasing contemporary art on a higher platform. It portrays an international profile and participates regularly in the major European art fairs, together with New York's Armory Show. The vibrant, temporary exhibitions' program changes every four weeks and includes renowned artists such as Dale Frank, the late Rosalie Gascoigne, Bill Henson, Lindy Lee, Tracey Moffat, Bronwyn Oliver, Vivienne Shark LeWitt, Jenny Watson and Anne Zahalka. Both Henson and Watson have also represented Australia at the prestigious Venice Biennale.

Maunsell Wickes

Compromised of nine diferent exhibition spaces and a sculpture courtyard, the Barry Sterns Gallery is located in Paddington, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Sydney.  The managment of the gallery is known for creating a fostering environment for budding young artists and also for exhibiting the art of more well-established artists.  Expect to see paintings, ceramics and prints.